Key Takeaways
- • Shoot in daytime with full natural light for the brightest images
- • Declutter and remove personal items before every shot
- • Shoot landscape, chest height, and cover all key rooms
When buyers search on phones, the first photo decides in a split second whether they stop or scroll. You do not need a pro — a few basics make a phone shot look great.
Light is everything
Open all curtains and windows; shoot late morning to afternoon. Avoid mixing yellow bulbs with daylight, which skews color.
Stage before you shoot
| Do | Result |
|---|---|
| Declutter, remove personal items | Roomy and neutral |
| Landscape, chest height | Natural, true space |
| Shoot from a corner | Captures the most area |
Cover everything
Show living room, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, balcony view and common areas. Complete photos pre-qualify buyers and save wasted viewings — and never over-edit, or reality disappoints.
References
- Digital property marketing guidance — DDproperty
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